The fruit of the Spirit can sound beautiful—but feel out of reach. Ava Pennington shares her journey through spiritual drought and anxiety to true fruitfulness—not through striving, but surrender to the Spirit. Join us to discover how you can flourish in Christ through the Holy Spirit's work—not by working harder, but by surrendering more fully to God's grace.

Check out Ava's new book, Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ

Scripture referenced:

• Galatians 5:22-23
• Genesis 3:1
• James 1:14
• Hebrews 10:25
• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• Romans 12:2
• Matthew 26:39
• Ephesians 6:10

Ava's favorite Bible study tools:

ESV Journaling Bible | NASB Large Print | Double-Ended Bible Highlighters | Sticky Note Set | Bible Gateway | Biblehub | Blueletter Bible

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